Senior Safety Coordinator

Southland Industries Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% company match (no cap)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)

Annual bonus program

Paid parental leave

Training/professional development opportunities

Job summary

Southland Industries Inc. is seeking a Senior Safety Coordinator in Washington D.C. You'll ensure compliance with safety procedures, perform site inspections, document safety issues, and provide training. With over 4 years of experience in construction safety, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field is essential. Join our people-first culture and enjoy benefits like medical coverage, paid parental leave, and a bonus program.

This role offers opportunities for professional development and a supportive work environment focused on safe practices.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Safety professional in construction.
• CHST or ASP certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect job sites for compliance with OSHA rules.
• Document safety inspections and recommend corrective actions.
• Provide emergency response to employees as needed.

Skills

Health and safety management systems

Communication skills

Training experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health, or Environmental Applied Sciences

Tools

OSHA 10hr training

OSHA 30hr training

OSHA 40hr training

Job description

Position Summary

Are you looking to build your career in construction safety and work for a people-first company? Do you want to work for a company where you can call home and not just have another "job"? Come join us at Southland Industries as a Senior Safety Coordinator. In this role, you'll assist the Division Safety Program in enforcing and regulating all safety procedures to ensure that Southland Industries meets all safety requirements in the field by managing and coordinating all division safety activities.

Position Details

• Tour and inspect smaller or larger complex job sites to ensure compliance with company, state and federal OSHA rules and regulations. You'll report concerns to safety management and ensure health and safety standards are met by coordinating, promoting and conducting various programs and activities related to the safety management system.
• You'll document safety inspections, cite dangerous areas/procedures and recommend corrective procedures. You'll provide recommendations for correcting non-compliance issues and ensure cited issues are corrected within designated time frame.
• You'll maintain all site required documentation related to safety issues, including accident reports, inspection reports and training logs, and review daily job hazard logs and take action as required.
• You'll provide emergency response to employees as needed.
• You'll prepare documentation for the investigation of accidents and injuries and submit data to regulatory agencies as required.
• You'll assist with the development of training materials and coordinate and facilitate employee training as necessary.
• You'll use your experience to train less-experienced safety employees as needed.
• We'll rely on your independent judgement and your ability to make decisions with respect to day to day job duties and you'll consult with your manager on decisions that significantly impact the company.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 4+ years working as a Safety professional in a construction environment, including training experience.
• A Bachelor's degree in Safety, Health or Environmental Applied Sciences is required or have related strong construction safety experience
• Have a CHST or ASP certification would be ideal and preferred
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required
• OSHA 10hr, OSHA 30hr, OSHA 40hr training required.
• OSHA 500 preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety management systems; OSHA CFR 1926 standards or the state construction safety regulations.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Benefits

• 50% company match (no cap) and immediate 100% vesting
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% paid for employee)
• Annual bonus program based upon performance, achievement, and company profitability
• Term life, AD&D insurance, and voluntary life insurance
• Disability income protection insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending plans (health and dependent care)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
• Training/professional development opportunities and company-paid memberships for professional associations and licenses
• Wellness benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Southland Industries and all its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing our employees with a safe work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Southland Industries are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, marital status, family care or medical leave status, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Southland Industries will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.